Crawfordsville Connection

Ep. 254: Motocross of Nations (MXoN) is Here!

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we are joined by Heather Shirk to answer your biggest questions about Motocross of Nations (MXoN) and share everything you need to know before race weekend arrives. Known as the “Olympics of Motocross,” MXoN brings riders from 38 countries to Montgomery County for a once-in-a-lifetime event. We cover the weekend schedule, including races at Ironman Raceway, as well as community events like the Monster Energy FIM Nucor Indiana Grand Parade and Motoville Oktoberfest in downtown Crawfordsville. Tune in to hear about transportation shuttle service, parking, Motomeals Express, and community safety plans to keep the weekend fun and secure. Plus, learn how Crawfordsville is transforming into an international welcome center as we host fans from around the globe. 📅 MXoN Race Weekend – October 2–5, 2025 🌐 Full schedule and event details: www.mxonusa.com/schedule Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville Questions or topic ideas? Email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov 

Ep. 253: National Recovery Month & Supporting Events

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Aaron Casper and Macy Simmons to talk about National Recovery Month, the upcoming Rock Out Recovery event, and the “All Recovery” meetings hosted through Alphabet Soup Mental Health & Recovery. We discuss the importance of reducing stigma, celebrating recovery, and providing spaces where everyone feels supported. Mayor Todd Barton also shares how the community’s efforts around recovery have grown stronger in recent years. 🎸 Rock Out Recovery 📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025 🕠 5:30–8:00 PM 📍 Pike Place, 125 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville 🎶 Family-friendly event with live music, bounce house, keynote speaker Heather Rodriguez, Judge Petrie’s opening remarks, 25+ community vendors, and 200 free meals from local food trucks! 📞 Recovery Resources Macy Simmons direct line (Mon–Fri, 9AM–5PM): (765) 259-3457 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Chat: Alphabet Soup Facebook Group Quick Response Team (QRT) 24/7 Hotline: (765) 401-6200 Mental Health Crisis: dial 988 General Resource Hotline: dial 211 Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville Questions or topic ideas? Email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 252: MCLA 9/11 Day of Service

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Leann Parrish and Monica Nagele from the 9/11 Day of Service Committee. Listen to learn about the importance of volunteerism, the national 9/11 Day Campaign, and what community members can expect on September 17th. 📅MCLA 9/11 Community Day of Service Wednesday, September 17, 2025  Kick-off at 8:30AM at Pike Place, followed by community volunteer projects. Learn more about the Montgomery County Leadership Academy: www.crawfordsville.in.gov/mcla  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 251: Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have a special episode going over some of the City's most frequently asked questions. Can you have chickens in the city? Who decides where new retail will go? Why is there standing water on Market Street? Listen to this episode to learn more about some of our most popular questions.  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Ep. 250: General Update (September 2025)

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we have another monthly general update where we talk all things Crawfordsville from A to Z! This episode dives into all of our current city projects - Listen to be the first to know the new name of our Public Transportation, learn about paving projects, new retail opportunities, housing developments, and community updates. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov